As Michael Jennings and Kirra Wilden strolled down the red carpet at the Dally M Awards at Sydney’s Star Casino in 2013, they looked like a model couple living a life thousands could only dream of.

Exiled former NRL star Tim Simona was given a rude awakening in his boxing debut with great Jeff Fenech raging over a late stoppage in Sydney.

Lumelume’s father was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, which was the major reasons for the Fijian international’s move back to Sydney.

A 17th team was rubber-stamped, there was a coaching feud, brutal hits, tries on debut, golden point thrillers and we farewelled legends of the game as the next generation announced itself.

Former Raiders winger Bailey Simonsson has revealed what prompted his move to Parramatta.

The Eels have secured a major coup in re-signing star prop Junior Paulo on a four-year extension to keep him at the club until the end of 2026.

Parramatta has announced one Christmas present in Junior Paulo, and have another one lined up for Eels fans.

The Raiders’ playing group and coaching staff have been forced to get a Covid-19 test and enter isolation after a member of the club’s football staff tested positive.

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has conceded that the game will have to tighten its biosecurity measures with the game set to face a number of Covid-related obstacles throughout the 2022.

Nick Cotric has been released from the final two years of his Bulldogs to re-join the Raiders.

The 19-year-old made his NRL debut in Round 15 last season and played another four games. He finished the year as the Dragons’ first choice fullback and is hoping he’ll start next year in the same position.

The Macedonian Rugby League team have their sights set on the 2025 Rugby League World Cup and they’ve got an NRL premiership-winning coach and captain on board to guide them.

Canterbury premiership winner Braith Anasta believes the Bulldogs have pulled off their best recruitment drive in 20 years.

It seems Roosters teen sensation Joseph Suaalii has kept himself busy over the off-season with skipper James Tedesco revealing the 18-year-old is “looking huge.”

Former Manly Sea Eagles and Australian halfback Dennis Ward has died aged 74. Ward passed away in a Gold Coast hospital on Saturday after a long battle with stomach cancer

Storm superstar Cameron Munster has admitted to losing $50,000 in one day due to his gambling addiction.

Barrett is one of the best fullbacks in world rugby but has the versatility to cover a number of positions and has played 36 Tests for New Zealand.